Nemaha County Map, Kansas
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Nemaha County, Kansas
Head to Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas, and you’ll find a place where history and small-town life go hand in hand. Seneca as the county seat.
U.S. Highway 36 runs through with a population of around 10,000 people. Fishing is popular. But farming is key here.
Crops like corn, soybeans, and cattle keep the economy going. Nemaha County also has its share of history, with sites tied to the Oregon Trail. It’s Kansas at its most classic, with a dash of nostalgia thrown in.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Nemaha County |
| County Seat | Seneca |
| Population | 10,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Seneca, Sabetha, Centralia, Nemaha, Wetmore, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 36, U.S. Highway 75, Kansas Highway 9 |
| FIPS Code | 20-131 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 957 square miles (land: 956 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Richardson County, Nebraska (Northeast), Brown County (East), Jackson County (Southeast), Pottawatomie County (Southwest), Marshall County (West), Pawnee County, Nebraska (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.85°N, 96.07°W |
| Etymology | Named after the Nemaha River, which in turn was named by the Iowa tribe. |
| Major Landmarks | Nemaha County Historical Society Museum, Centralia Historic District, and the Seneca Mural Project |
| Website | Nemaha County Website |
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